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BF11 OBX

2011 Saab 9-5

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,482 mi
Last recorded106,482 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 OBX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 106,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 98,101 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 95,242 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 85,726 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,901 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 80,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 80,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,202 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 76,201 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 71,059 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,346 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,828 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 48,828 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,083 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 34,061 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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BF11 OBX is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 75,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF11 OBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF11 OBX registered?

BF11 OBX is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is BF11 OBX safe to buy?

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